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Anal cancer symptoms

Early detection of anal cancer is common because this cancer develops in the part of the digestive tract that is easy for doctors to see and reach. The symptoms of early anal cancer often cause people to visit their doctor, though some people with anal cancer have no symptoms.

Anal cancer symptoms

When present, common symptoms of anal cancer may include:

Anal bleeding

Persistent or recurring anal itching

Persistent or recurring pain in the anal area

The feeling of a lump or mass in the anus

Change in bowel habits (going to the bathroom more or less frequently) or increased strain during bowel movement

A narrowing of the diameter of stool

Abnormal discharge from the anus

Swollen lymph nodes in the anal or groin areas

More than half of people diagnosed with anal cancer experience bleeding, which often is the first sign of disease. The symptoms of anal cancer are similar to many benign conditions, including hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and anal warts. It’s always important to discuss these symptoms with your doctor.